Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-18
MAINE LEGISLATURE,
SENATE.

THURSDAY, March II.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Chase of Hallowell
Papers from the House disposed of in con
currence.
On motion of Mr.. Libbey,
Ordered, That the Secretary OF State be
directed to forward to each member and
officer Of the Senate when the same are
printed, one copy of the acts and resolves of
1887, one copy of the Maine State Year Book
for 1887 and one for 1888, and one cop of
the Journal of the House for this session.
Mr.. Libbey, from the Committee on Finan-
cisl Affairs, reported legislation inexpedient
on order relating to reducing the State valu
alton Of the town of Pennington.
Mr.. Libbey, from the committee Of con-
ference upon the disagree,ng vote of the two
branches upon bill an act TO repeal sec IL,
chap. 60, revised statutes, relating TO granting
divorces nisi, reported that the bill be re-
ferred to the next legislature. The report
was accepted and the bill so referred.
Bill an act authorizing the appointment of
spebia) insurance brokers came up BY special
assignment the pending question being upon
the motion to indefinitely postpone.
This motion was lost and the bill was
passed to be engrossed
On motion of Mr.. Gilbert bill an act to
amend chap 35l Cf the laws of 1885, relating
to agricultural Institutions. was taken from
the table and indefinitely postponed in con-
currence with the House.
Mr.. Lumbert. from the Committee on the
Judiciary. reported ought not to pass on bill
m act relating to an act concerning the Calais
Water Co.
Mr.. Lumbert presented bill an act to cede
to the United States of Americs jurisdiction
over " idow's Island. which was passed to
ko d Of bo r,,io
Bill m act to amend sec. IL, chap. 46 of
the revised statutes relating te the transfer
of certificates of stock, was indefinitely
postponed IN concurrence with the House.
Mr.. Libbey presented resolves authoriziL 9
temporary loans for 1887 and 1888, whict
were passed to be engr0.sed under a sus.
pension of the rule.
Mr.. G)odnow, from the conference com
mittee on dissgreeing vote of the TIVE
branches upon the bill to amend the liquor
law, reported that all of sec. 7 after the wore
"month" in line 10 shall be stricken out.
The part recommended to be stricken out is
as follows "Druggists and apothocaries
may keep alchohol in reasonable quantity
for compounding medicines, but not for sale
ANY Intoxicating liquor other than alcoho
kept or dep ,sited by druggists or apothecare'
In or upon their premises. wht n taken in con
hcNtIuN WIN government I'M ~ Ill
intoxicating liquors, shall be prima tact.
eviaeRce that said liquors are iatended for
sale iu violation of law"
The report was accepted, the amendment
adopted and the bill was passed to be en-
crossed.
Mr.. Russell, from the Committee on the
Maine State College of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts, made a final report
PASSED TO DE- ESoRossED.
Bill an act to amend sec. 3, chap. l27 OF
the revised statutes, relating TO malicious
mischief. House document 1873. House
amendments adopted.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
Bill An act to amend sec. &c, chap. 81 OF
the revised statutes, relating 10 the DISPOSE
ton Of fines.
Bill an act relating to savings banks.
Bill an act to enable the county of Sagads.
hoe to make free Merrymeeting bridge and
Arrowsic bridge.
Bill an act to abolish imprisonment fol
debt except in cases of fraud.
Bill An act to regulate the hours of labor
and the employment of women and children
In manufacturing and mechanical establish
nents.
Bill al act to regulate the practice of med
icins.
Bill an act to incorporate the Maine Mort
gage Loan and Investment Co.
Bill an act to extirpate contagious disease.
among cattle.
On motion of Mr.. Allen a recess was taker
until p. NJ.
AFTERNOON.
PASSED TO DE ENACTED.
Bill an act to authorize towns to hole
money for cemetery purposes.
Bill an act relating to the compensation Of
County Commissioners of the county o
Sagadahuc.
Bill an act to amend sec. chap. l4l o.
the revised statutes relating to Migrants.